Ground beef sold at Walmart recalled over E. coli concerns [Video]

Consumers who recently purchased ground beef at Walmart need to check the labels.

The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday issued a “High-Class 1” alert warning that more than 16,000 pounds of beef shipped to the retail giant nationwide is being recalled over concerns that it could be contaminated with E. coli.

The meat was processed by Cargill Meat Solutions, which issued the recall, and is in several products that were produced on April 26-27. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is concerned some of the packages may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.

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The recall alert lists the products that have been recalled, along with their labels. Any consumers who discover they have the products should throw the items away or return them to their place of purchase.

E. coli is a bacterium mainly found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals. Most strains are harmless, but some can …